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From getting a great tone to releasing the final mix, today's musicians must master every element of the music production process. SONAR X2 is there every step of the way and takes each element to the next level of power and usability. And thanks to the revolutionary Skylight user interface, SONAR X2 lets you move seamlessly among the elements, instantly going from recording to editing to mixing and back again. And do it all with a single Smart Tool. It's genius.
Features
- Unlimited audio and MIDI tracks
- Enhanced award winning Skylight interface
- Seamless usability and workflow
- 18 virtual instruments
- 50 audio and MIDI FX
- Matrix performance view
- Integrated per track arpeggiator
- TH2 SONAR Amp Sim
- FX Chains
- Automation and Take Lanes
- Sound Cloud, MusicXML, and export options
- Pristine 64-bit/384KHz audio engine
- Everything in SONAR X2 Essential
- 32 and 64-bit versions
- Windows 7 and 8 support
- And much more
Instruments
Studio Instruments Drums
Loaded with dozens of pre-recorded drum patterns spanning several musical genres including Rock, Pop, Hip Hop, Jazz, Blues, Funk, and more, or create your own grooves and patterns with ease.
Features
- Load multiple Drum sound programs and play pre-recorded drum grooves in a variety of styles
- Includes patterns in a variety of styles: Rock, Pop, Hip Hop, Jazz, Blues, Funk, and more
- Drag patterns into your recording software to make variations
- Use your MIDI controller, computer keyboard, or mouse to play Drums
- Drums pulse and cymbals crash in time with the music
- Use built-in compression and reverb to get edgy and realistic sounds
- Control tuning, panning, and volume for tons of variety
- Load and trigger multiple grooves for different sections of your song
Studio Instruments Bass
Featuring several bass guitar sounds and numerous patterns ranging from classic to modern. Tweak your tone with full control of Bass, Mid, Treble, Drive, and Compression.
Features
- Load presets for multiple electric bass sounds from classic to modern
- Play essential bass lines in a variety of styles and easily transpose them to the key of your song
- Includes patterns in a variety of styles: Rock, Pop, Hip Hop, Jazz, Blues, Funk, and more
- Drag patterns into your recording software to make variations
- Get bass sounds ranging from aggressive to smooth with control over Bass, Mid, Treble, Drive, and Compression
- Select Pickups and adjust Slide between notes for realistic sounds
- Use your MIDI controller, computer keyboard, or interactive fretboard to play
- Strings strum in time with the music
- Load and trigger multiple bass lines for different sections of your song
Studio Instruments Electric Piano
Boasting several electric keyboard sounds and the ability to quickly dial-in classic tones ranging from bell-like to rich and fuzzy and everything in between.
Features
- Load presets for a variety of electric keyboard sounds from classic to modern
- Trigger pre-recorded phrases and chord changes in a variety of styles and easily transpose them to the proper key
- Includes patterns in a variety of styles: Rock, Pop, Hip Hop, Jazz, Blues, Funk, and more
- Drag patterns into your recording software to create variations
- Get classic tones with on-board effects like Drive, Chorus, and Tremolo
- Use your MIDI controller, computer keyboard, or click interactive virtual keyboard to play
- Virtual keyboard plays in time with the music
- Load and trigger multiple keyboard parts for different sections of your song
Studio Instruments Strings
Now Bass, Cello, and Violin sounds are right at your fingertips. The ability to control each instrument's attack and release, as well as chorus and reverb means you can get exactly the sound you're looking for.
Features
- Load presets for multiple string section sounds ranging from lush and ambient to orchestral and cinematic
- Play commonly used string section parts in a variety of styles and easily transpose them to the key of your song
- Includes patterns in a variety of styles: Rock, Pop, Hip Hop, Jazz, Blues, Funk, and more
- Drag patterns into your recording software to make variations
- Use your MIDI controller, computer keyboard, or click the interactive virtual keyboard to play
- Bass, Cello, and Violin are bowed in time to the music
- Control the nuances of your string sounds with control over Attack, Release, Chorus, and Reverb for the string section, plus pan and tone for each individual instrument.
- Load and trigger multiple string section parts
Rapture LE
Rapture LE is a special version of the award-winning Rapture synthesizer. It includes over 200 programs & hundreds of oscillator shapes. Quickly load production-ready patches from growling leads to bumpin' basses and spacious pads—ideal for today's pop, dance, and electronic music.
Features
- LE version based on the award-winning Rapture wavetable synthesizer
- Searing synthesized sounds, leads, basses, pads, sequences, and more
- Nearly 200 patch presets, expandable
Cakewalk Sound Center
Cakewalk Sound Center is perfect for beginners looking to create virtual instruments parts. Access 150 different instrument sounds in a simple-to-use interface. It includes acoustic & electric guitars, basses, drums, pianos, synths, strings, ethnic sounds, and more.
Features
- Based on the critically-acclaimed Dimension Pro sound engine
- Comes with over 125 professional sounds from Dimension
- Expandable with Expansion Packs
- Categorized patches make it easy to find the sound you are looking for
- Rate your favorite patches to easily find your favorites when you need them
System Requirements
Minimum system requirements
- Windows 7 or Windows 8 (32 and 64-bit). XP and Vista are no longer officially supported. Future updates will not be compatible or install on XP and Vista as they are no longer officially supported.
- Intel Core 2 Duo E8200 2.67 GHz / AMD Phenom Quad Core 9750 2.4 Ghz or higher
- 2GB of RAM
- 1280x800 minimum screen resolution
- 4.5GB for minimal install, 20GB recommended
- Broadband internet connection for download
- Cakewalk Publisher requires available web server space with FTP access
Installation Instructions
1. Visit this link in order to redeem your installer and authorise the software. (We're using CA-2A T-Type Leveling Amplifier as an example)
2. Enter the redemption key that can be found in your Plugin Boutique User Account and/or purchase confirmation email. You will also need to enter your name and email address.
3. You will now redeem your serial number and installer downloads.
4. Run the installer. Select Next to continue.
5. Read through the License Agreement, tick the boxes and select Next to continue.
6. Enter your name, Company (Optional) and serial number (not redemption code).
7. Select Install and your software is ready to use.
8. The final step, in order to authorize your software is to get a registration code from Cakewalk. Go here and fill in the form. Your serial is the number from point 3, this will also be available from the confirmation email you will have received from Cakewalk.
9. You will then receive an email from Cakewalk with your Registration Code, this will unlock your software.
